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Canvas Print : Mayor of Shrewsbury at Celebration of Empire Day
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Mayor of Shrewsbury at Celebration of Empire Day
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, T. Corbett Esq. at Celebration of Empire Day, 1907, at the Shropshire and West Midland Show Ground.
1907
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Media ID 20259809
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Addressing Celebration Cheering Cheers Corbett Crowds Dias Dignitaries Mayor Midland Officials Platform Policeman Raising Shrewsbury Shropshire Speech 1907
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Mayor of Shrewsbury, T. Corbett Esq., at the Celebration of Empire Day in 1907. This captivating image, taken from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, transports you to a bygone era with its rich detail and vibrant colors. Perfectly preserved, this high-quality Canvas Print adds a touch of history and charm to any room in your home or office.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 48.8cm (30" x 19.2")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of Empire Day celebrations in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in 1907. The Mayor of Shrewsbury, T. Corbett Esq., stands proudly on the raised platform at the Shropshire and West Midland Show Ground, addressing the large and enthusiastic crowd below. The Mayor's speech during this annual celebration of the British Empire's history and achievements would have been met with rapt attention and hearty cheers from the local community and dignitaries in attendance. The platform is filled with officials and other dignitaries, all dressed in their finest attire, reflecting the importance of the occasion. The Mayor raises his arm in a gesture of unity and pride, as the crowd below raises theirs in response. The policeman standing nearby ensures order and safety, a testament to the meticulous planning and organization of such events during this era. Empire Day, which was celebrated on May 24th each year, was an opportunity for communities across the British Empire to come together and celebrate their shared history and values. The turnout at this event in Shrewsbury underscores the strong sense of local pride and loyalty to the Empire that was prevalent during this time period. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when Empire Day celebrations were a significant part of community life in Shrewsbury and beyond.
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